Following the death of Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel, who was deported to Costa Rica in a vegetative state after being detained by US immigration authorities, his family has accused the US of negligence. A spokesperson for the Trump administration, however, maintained that the medical treatment provided to Gamboa was sufficient, citing his illegal re-entry into the US. Gamboa, who was initially held in Texas detention centers before being hospitalized and eventually deported, died in Costa Rica on October 26th. Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias has condemned the treatment Gamboa received, while the Trump administration has reiterated its focus on consequences for those who break the law.
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The FBI has issued a bulletin warning of criminals impersonating US immigration officers who have committed robberies, kidnappings, and sexual assaults across several states. These imposters are targeting vulnerable communities, making it difficult to distinguish between real and fake officers and eroding trust in law enforcement. The bureau urges agencies to ensure officers clearly identify themselves and cooperate with requests for verification. The advisory describes several cases, including incidents in New York, Florida, and North Carolina, and highlights signs of impersonation such as forged credentials. The FBI is encouraging agencies to launch outreach programs to address the issue.
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The FBI has issued a warning regarding a rise in criminals impersonating U.S. immigration officers to commit crimes such as robbery, kidnapping, and sexual assault across several states. The bureau’s bulletin, which cites five 2025 incidents, urges law enforcement agencies to ensure officers clearly identify themselves and cooperate with individuals seeking verification of their identity. These impersonations are targeting vulnerable communities and eroding public trust in law enforcement, according to the FBI. The advisory also calls for inter-agency coordination to verify legitimate versus illegitimate operations attributed to ICE.
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In Los Angeles, ICE officers shot a U.S. citizen, 25-year-old Carlos Jimenez, while he was in his car. According to reports, Jimenez approached the officers to ask them to wrap up their stop because children were due at the bus stop nearby and was shot in the back. ICE claims Jimenez attempted to run the officers over, while Jimenez’s lawyers allege the shooting was unprovoked and a use of deadly force as a last resort. This incident adds to a pattern of ICE officers shooting into cars in multiple cities, suggesting the agency may pose a greater danger to civilians than the other way around.
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A recent Guardian investigation revealed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been detaining individuals for extended periods in undisclosed holding facilities, despite internal policies limiting confinement to a few hours. This practice, which has been in place since September 2023, involves the use of at least 170 sites nationwide, including field offices. The investigation found that even after a June memo increased the confinement limit to three days, individuals continued to be held for longer durations. Advocates and former officials express serious safety concerns, citing minimal oversight, restricted access for attorneys, and conditions that raise questions about due process and the potential for abuse.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are using facial recognition software to determine immigration status, even on U.S. citizens, without consent. This technology, such as the app Mobile Fortify, scans faces in public, comparing them against databases and potentially overriding official documentation. Internal documents show that the data collected, including images of U.S. citizens, is stored for years. Furthermore, officials have been known to trust the app’s results over a person’s government documents.
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The article details instances of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents using violence and detaining U.S. citizens and legal immigrants during immigration raids. ICU nurse Amanda Trebach was arrested for photographing ICE agents, and army veteran George Retes was arrested and choked by agents while on his way to work. These incidents, along with the arrest of others, have sparked concerns about the erosion of constitutional rights and the potential for the U.S. to become a police state. Despite these actions, some Americans are fighting for what they believe the nation represents.
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The House leader has attempted to discredit the “No Kings” protests, falsely portraying them as violent to deflect criticism of his own failures. Despite these claims, the protests have largely focused on First Amendment rights and opposition to specific policies, including those related to immigration and healthcare. Simultaneously, the leader seems intent on prolonging the government shutdown, sending representatives home and dismissing negotiations as futile while blaming Democrats for the impasse.
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The “Alligator Alcatraz” sign, initially a photo opportunity for tourists, has recently become a target of anti-ICE sentiment, with multiple signs vandalized with the phrase “FUCK ICE.” The signs are located outside the controversial immigration detention facility in the Everglades, which has faced protests and accusations of inhumane conditions. The Florida Department of Transportation has yet to comment on the graffiti and clean-up efforts. While a court battle over the facility’s environmental impact continues, its future is uncertain with detainees being transferred out of the site since its opening.
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Due to resource constraints stemming from the government shutdown, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated it could no longer grant on-demand visits to its facilities for Democratic members of Congress. ICE attorneys cited a lack of funding for detention facility operations, including Congressional visitation protocols, as the reason for the policy change. This decision was revealed in court documents related to a lawsuit filed by Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) and comes amidst ongoing disputes over access to ICE facilities. Several Democratic officials have strongly criticized the agency, with one representative even comparing ICE to the Nazi Schutzstaffel.
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Family Speaks Out After Deportation of Man in Vegetative State, Blames ICE
Following the death of Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel, who was deported to Costa Rica in a vegetative state after being detained by US immigration authorities, his family has accused the US of negligence. A spokesperson for the Trump administration, however, maintained that the medical treatment provided to Gamboa was sufficient, citing his illegal re-entry into the US. Gamboa, who was initially held in Texas detention centers before being hospitalized and eventually deported, died in Costa Rica on October 26th. Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias has condemned the treatment Gamboa received, while the Trump administration has reiterated its focus on consequences for those who break the law.
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FBI Warns of Criminals Impersonating ICE, Urges Agent Identification
The FBI has issued a bulletin warning of criminals impersonating US immigration officers who have committed robberies, kidnappings, and sexual assaults across several states. These imposters are targeting vulnerable communities, making it difficult to distinguish between real and fake officers and eroding trust in law enforcement. The bureau urges agencies to ensure officers clearly identify themselves and cooperate with requests for verification. The advisory describes several cases, including incidents in New York, Florida, and North Carolina, and highlights signs of impersonation such as forged credentials. The FBI is encouraging agencies to launch outreach programs to address the issue.
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FBI Warns of Imposters Posing as ICE Agents, Urges Proper ID
The FBI has issued a warning regarding a rise in criminals impersonating U.S. immigration officers to commit crimes such as robbery, kidnapping, and sexual assault across several states. The bureau’s bulletin, which cites five 2025 incidents, urges law enforcement agencies to ensure officers clearly identify themselves and cooperate with individuals seeking verification of their identity. These impersonations are targeting vulnerable communities and eroding public trust in law enforcement, according to the FBI. The advisory also calls for inter-agency coordination to verify legitimate versus illegitimate operations attributed to ICE.
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Report: ICE Shoots US Citizen in Confrontation
In Los Angeles, ICE officers shot a U.S. citizen, 25-year-old Carlos Jimenez, while he was in his car. According to reports, Jimenez approached the officers to ask them to wrap up their stop because children were due at the bus stop nearby and was shot in the back. ICE claims Jimenez attempted to run the officers over, while Jimenez’s lawyers allege the shooting was unprovoked and a use of deadly force as a last resort. This incident adds to a pattern of ICE officers shooting into cars in multiple cities, suggesting the agency may pose a greater danger to civilians than the other way around.
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ICE Detains People in Secret Locations, Ignoring Legal Limits
A recent Guardian investigation revealed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been detaining individuals for extended periods in undisclosed holding facilities, despite internal policies limiting confinement to a few hours. This practice, which has been in place since September 2023, involves the use of at least 170 sites nationwide, including field offices. The investigation found that even after a June memo increased the confinement limit to three days, individuals continued to be held for longer durations. Advocates and former officials express serious safety concerns, citing minimal oversight, restricted access for attorneys, and conditions that raise questions about due process and the potential for abuse.
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ICE’s Facial Recognition App Scans US Citizens, Ignores Proof of Citizenship
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are using facial recognition software to determine immigration status, even on U.S. citizens, without consent. This technology, such as the app Mobile Fortify, scans faces in public, comparing them against databases and potentially overriding official documentation. Internal documents show that the data collected, including images of U.S. citizens, is stored for years. Furthermore, officials have been known to trust the app’s results over a person’s government documents.
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ICE Detains US Citizens: No Due Process, Growing Impunity
The article details instances of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents using violence and detaining U.S. citizens and legal immigrants during immigration raids. ICU nurse Amanda Trebach was arrested for photographing ICE agents, and army veteran George Retes was arrested and choked by agents while on his way to work. These incidents, along with the arrest of others, have sparked concerns about the erosion of constitutional rights and the potential for the U.S. to become a police state. Despite these actions, some Americans are fighting for what they believe the nation represents.
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Trump DOJ Indicts Congressional Candidate for Protesting ICE; Faces Prison
The House leader has attempted to discredit the “No Kings” protests, falsely portraying them as violent to deflect criticism of his own failures. Despite these claims, the protests have largely focused on First Amendment rights and opposition to specific policies, including those related to immigration and healthcare. Simultaneously, the leader seems intent on prolonging the government shutdown, sending representatives home and dismissing negotiations as futile while blaming Democrats for the impasse.
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“Fuck ICE” Graffiti on Alligator Alcatraz Signs Sparks Debate
The “Alligator Alcatraz” sign, initially a photo opportunity for tourists, has recently become a target of anti-ICE sentiment, with multiple signs vandalized with the phrase “FUCK ICE.” The signs are located outside the controversial immigration detention facility in the Everglades, which has faced protests and accusations of inhumane conditions. The Florida Department of Transportation has yet to comment on the graffiti and clean-up efforts. While a court battle over the facility’s environmental impact continues, its future is uncertain with detainees being transferred out of the site since its opening.
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ICE Blocks Democrats’ Access to Facilities, Sparking Outrage and Calls for Accountability
Due to resource constraints stemming from the government shutdown, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated it could no longer grant on-demand visits to its facilities for Democratic members of Congress. ICE attorneys cited a lack of funding for detention facility operations, including Congressional visitation protocols, as the reason for the policy change. This decision was revealed in court documents related to a lawsuit filed by Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) and comes amidst ongoing disputes over access to ICE facilities. Several Democratic officials have strongly criticized the agency, with one representative even comparing ICE to the Nazi Schutzstaffel.
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